How to Make Bonsai from a Honeysuckle🌼*EASY*

[@Joelobv]

Pleas never stop with your videos

[@TheSunnyTrails]

I second this. This man is an amazing breath of fresh air

[@notionbonsai]

🤗

[@JudyGSD]

You’re an inspiration to those of us who been on the fence expanding our attempts outside the box. I’ve now made 2 Japanese maples from 6ft. nursery stock. You and Herons gave me the courage for the BIG chops. Keep videoing please!

[@notionbonsai]

Hey Judy! Aw nice!! Big chops are needed if you wish to achieve good bonsai! A trunk chop every so often is great for creating taper 🤗🌲 There will be lots more videos to come! I wish you the best with your Japanese maples!! (Instead of a trunk chop you an also air layer and get more trees!)

[@nishantgeorge]

Thanks!

[@notionbonsai]

Hey thank you so much for your support Nishant George!! 😊🪴

[@ijcruver]

"Oh my goodness", LOL, thought that was funny, your reaction to the roots! Keep up the great work.

[@notionbonsai]

There was a lot of roots!! 🤣

[@tacobonsai]

really impressive all of those roots. I love that largest honeysuckle.

[@joegarland4885]

Hi Adam I have worked with Lonicera for a good mount of time so appreciate the video you have made on them, I have about 6 I think all at different sizes from small to a few very large heavy trunked specimens from garden shrubs, I love working with them as you can see improvements over a very short time which is not the case with other types of trees, they root very easily I have rooted pieces bigger than an inch in just plain water, they are ideal for the people just starting out to learn their skills, they will have learnt a lot from your videos and hopefully it will encourage those who are thinking about trying bonsai for the first time to take the first step. I keep a large shrub in the boarder which acts as the mother tree for all the cuttings I take, I let it grow wild so the cuttings are a useful size to start with, I do find to my cost they are very brittle so care is needed wiring and bending them, a little tip if you do snap a branch part way you can use super glue to repair them, just wrap raffia or substitute for raffia to hold it in place for at least 6 months then be careful removing whatever you have used to protect the break as the area may be weak but will be alive. Ramble over. Well done Adam you are doing a service to a lot of people using plain sensible instructions.

[@notionbonsai]

Hi Joe! Aw nice! I'm glad you love the Lonicera as much as I do! Thank you for the valuable Bonsai Tips!!

[@joegarland4885]

@@notionbonsai Glad to help Adam, I think there is some snobbishness in the bonsai world about Lonicera trees I have no idea why they are perfect for most bonsai styles for bonsai.

[@claytonryals9583]

Great tips for us new people to bonsai that don't want to spend a fortune to start

[@notionbonsai]

Bonsai by no means has to be an expensive hobby!! 🙂 You can even get trees for free if you collect little seedlings 🌱

[@janespright]

I wish I started this hobby when I was your age

[@notionbonsai]

It is never to late to still do Bonsai Jane 🙂

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Well done Adam, love the beauty shots!!

[@notionbonsai]

Thanks very much Nigel!! 😊

[@Bonsaicrazy]

Great video Adam 👍👍

[@notionbonsai]

Thanks Andy!

[@edwardfloresiii9291]

Thank you for sharing. I appreciate you.

[@notionbonsai]

Thanks for watching Jack!

[@djbeard22]

After watching this video I had to buy me 1 can't wait for spring in South Africa to work on them

[@notionbonsai]

Aw nice one DJ! They are super vigorous growers!!

[@eddyhardy785]

Great Video and good use of plastic pots cutting them down.

[@notionbonsai]

Thank you Eddy! For sure!! I love to cut down pots like that 🤗

[@Michael-yt3wz]

Great video Adam. Thanks for posting.

[@notionbonsai]

Thanks Michael!

[@StevesBackyardBonsai]

Nice Video Adam. I’ll be looking for a nursery specimen now. Great bonsai material. Thanks for featuring them.

[@notionbonsai]

Aw nice one Steve! They really are a great species for Bonsai!

[@lukaszbandzior2541]

HELLO From Poland❤ You doing great Job M8

[@robertladd8266]

Great video. Inspired me to buy one today.

[@notionbonsai]

Aw nice one Robert! I hope you can create a beautiful Bonsai from one!! Let me know how you get on!

[@noaharjuna7747]

Hi I’m really in love with your videos! Can you perhaps show us how to make a bonsai out of bougainvillea plant later?

[@notionbonsai]

Hey Noah! Thanks for this video suggestion!! Could be a video in the future!

[@bikegeist]

Very interesting. I look forward to seeing this group again.

[@moonwatcher922]

Very direct, easy to follow instructions, very informative, excellent!!!

[@notionbonsai]

Glad you enjoyed! 🙂

[@MasterFalconer-pv8zb]

I’m a beginner Bonsai person, I have a Honeysuckle I’m going to give it a go on, it’s pretty small, but in a big pot now, I’m going to do as you did and trim the roots and put it in a small training pot, wish me luck.

[@mandyhernon2238]

Thanks Adam great to see your thoughts on these trees I have a couple to sort out. Keep growing.xx

[@notionbonsai]

Thanks Mandy! 🤗 How old are yours?

[@mandyhernon2238]

I bought them last year but not styled yet much .

[@notionbonsai]

@@mandyhernon2238 They will look like great Bonsai in no time!

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

Really detailed and very well presented.

[@notionbonsai]

Thanks Xavier!

[@ogt62]

Great video, thanks a lot 😊. I definitely must get a lonicera in my collection 😉.

[@notionbonsai]

You totally should Ole! They are such nice trees and can handle a lot!

[@BeLikeNexus]

Shocked that you only have 30k subs. Incredible content king

[@notionbonsai]

Hey thanks very much Luke! 🤗

[@lesleygraham1588]

Fantastic video! Thank you so much

[@Bonsaicrazy]

Sorry I missed it Adam watching now

[@notionbonsai]

No worries Andy!! 🤗🌲

[@c.e.m7535]

Love the video mate. Thanks for sharing!

[@matiningjim5436]

It helps me a lot to learn about making bonsai.thaank you

[@notionbonsai]

Glad it helps!! 😊

[@jonikucewicz4825]

Thank you for your video. I'm new to the wonderful art of bonsai and really appreciate showing how to do everything!!

[@geofffrisby1545]

I have noticed that some of the channels plant the bonsai in what looks like washing up bowl any particular reason for this. Your videos are great. Keep up the good work.

[@notionbonsai]

Hey Geoff! Some plant them in these as they are a cheap alternative to a larger pot. They are great for thickening up the trunks!

[@geofffrisby1545]

Thank you

[@chuckgibbons3260]

Love your videos: Beautiful materials presented simply: I always take away something valuable without being "talked down to." Thank you for making this beautiful hobby simple and accessible.

[@dangray]

congrats on 20,000

[@notionbonsai]

Thank you so much Dan!

[@harrietb2141]

What a brilliant idea,to make a bonsai with lonicera.I must try that too.Thank you so much🌳😍

[@notionbonsai]

let me know how it goes for you Harriet!

[@harrietb2141]

@@notionbonsai I Will when I find one🤗

[@JamisonSculptureStudio]

Wonderful video Adam, loved it and learned a lot, thank you! 😀

[@DerekKnudson-wk5mj]

Really appreciate you Adam. Giving me more and more confidence in starting my journey with Bonsai. Thank you. God Bless

[@notionbonsai]

Thank you Brendan! 🤗

[@notionbonsai]

Hey Derek! I'm glad I was able to give you more confidence with Bonsai!

[@frederickdominguez4829]

Really great. Do you find when you plant the trees deep that the nebari radial roots thicken.

[@christophenoisette3301]

Hello je me suis abonné il y a quelques jours. J'adore tes vidéos et la façon avec laquelle tu abordes le travail sur tes arbres. Je décide de t'envoyer un commentaire car aujourd'hui même je viens de travailler sur un lonicera et je trouve aussi que c'est une espèce qui donne de merveilleux résultats en bonsaï. Merci pour tes videos et tes conseils précieux. Cheers and long life to your chanel.

[@notionbonsai]

🙂 Bonjour et merci beaucoup pour votre aimable commentaire! Je suis ravi que vous appréciez mes vidéos et ma façon d'aborder le travail sur les arbres. Le lonicera est en effet une espèce merveilleuse pour le bonsai, avec de beaux résultats à obtenir. Je suis heureux de pouvoir partager mes conseils et astuces avec vous. Merci encore pour votre soutien et je vous souhaite une longue vie de bonsaiste! 🌲🤗

[@victoriasatterthwaite6339]

I also enjoy your videos. I was wondering if you could add a bit of advice with each type of tree on fertilizing or feeding it and when and with what food. Thanks for all the encouragement.

[@notionbonsai]

I will Victoria! Thanks for that suggestion. In general though.. I do not fertilise for a few weeks after repotting so that the roots can establish - Otherwise the fertiliser would burn the root tips. I then use a high nitrogen fertiliser every week during the growing season!

[@victoriasatterthwaite6339]

@@notionbonsai It's good to mention holding off ( I learned something) because some folks want to do everything at once and then the plant fails to thrive. I love your videos!

[@DonJuvet]

Do you have a video on terminology? And one on trunk thickening? I'll try searching. I'm an old beginner Great videos. Thank you

[@joselitocrisostomo2408]

Hi Adam, watching all your work and learning a lot from your video. My question is can I used sand and pumice only to Bonsai,,hope to hear you soon,,Thanks Lito

[@Tinoshke07]

Hello Adam 🙂 Once again your enthusiasm shines through the entire video, your videos are always a joy to watch. I have 2 Loniceras as well, but I want to keep them at shohin height. They're really easy (and tough!) plants and well suited for beginners cause they're so forgiving. By the way, my first name is Christine (last time when you replied, you could only call me by YT name which I thought was a bit funny 😁)

[@notionbonsai]

Hello Christine!! 🙂🤗 Aw nice! It's great to hear that others have this species for Bonsai also! You are totally right! This species is so perfect for Bonsai! 🌱🌲

[@BonsaiArtbyPradeep]

Nice 👍

[@notionbonsai]

Hey thanks!!

[@ArkansasBikernet]

As always, an interesting, informative and just delightful video to watch. It brightens my day and gives me inspiration when I see your work and videos. Thank you.

[@notionbonsai]

Hey Wally! Thanks very much! 🤗🌱

[@boxCatalogue]

I'm always a bit amazed by how healthy your roots are! What are your secrets??

[@notionbonsai]

It could be my soil type of Pumice, Akadama and Lava rock! I water them every day also! Use seaweed and a balanced fertiliser 🙂

[@sagebonsai]

I've also worked on a honeysuckle this year. I had one that was ultra straight trunk that was hardened off. I found little wiggling and small twist alows you make much more dramatic bends.

[@notionbonsai]

Aw nice one! I'll have to keep that in mind when I try bend one again!!

[@sbragaglia]

I took sone cuttings last year from a shrub outside (are they used as hedges?): they rooted and growing fast ever since! Mine seem to have even smaller leaves but tend to grow horizontally… Anyway, your work on these 4 plants is very inspirational! Thank you!

[@notionbonsai]

They sure are!! They are sometimes called the hedging honeysuckle 🙂

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

Foist - and loving this video. Or at least the youtube premiere intro :)

[@notionbonsai]

🏆🏆🏆

[@dustinyoung3604]

In what season are you working in these trees, is there a better time to work on the roots/repotting light pruning and hard pruning/trunk chops?

[@Aaron-rv8vi]

Hey, i love your videos! Where do you get your pond baskets from?

[@notionbonsai]

Hey Arron thanks very much! I got the basket on ebay!

[@GoodSamaritan1972]

Hi...this is JUST the video that i have been waiting for. Thank you so much for this. There is a question though,...what kind of fertilizers are you using for a soil mix like this?

[@notionbonsai]

Hey thanks! I'm glad the video was useful to you! It doesn't matter much which brand of fertiliser you use. 🙂 Make sure that there is a good NPK Value. I use high nitrogen in the spring and high phosphorus in the autumn 🤗

[@phillipwaterman5721]

This honey suckel ihave root over rock andtwintrunk Thanks nice video

[@notionbonsai]

Aw nice ones Phillip!

[@smokereapergaming3861]

Good job mate and congrats on the 20k subs I got me one of these 3 months ago and got lucky with an amazing root base and taper 😊

[@notionbonsai]

Hey smoke reaper! Thanks very much!! Aw nice man! I love it when a tree comes all set up for Bonsai 🌱🙂

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

Another great video Adam. Lonicera not one that I have in my own collection unless you count the one growing through the fence from next door’s garden 😂 Onwards to 100k 💪

[@notionbonsai]

Thank you Jason! You could get cuttings off it for sure! They root so easy and grow so fast 🤗🌲🌲

[@Vaasth]

nice video, do you use the same grain size soil even for the smallest trees?

[@notionbonsai]

Hey! With smaller Mame sixed trees I would use a smaller particle size 🙂

[@dofutofu3720]

hey i was just curious, but wouldn't it be too late to mess with their roots now? or is it just the honeysuckle that have differnet requirements

[@notionbonsai]

Hey Dofu Tofu! The best time to repot Honeysuckle and work on their roots is spring 🙂

[@joepearce1728]

Great video as usual……where do u get ur bonsai supplies…likes of lava rock ,pumice and pots I am based in Northern Ireland also but seems hard to get stuff over here

[@tractorbois5743]

I’m in the south so not sure i can help, but I usually get my akadama and pumice in garden centres

[@andrewpowell7500]

Same here, and I have found no where locally up North. My mix for now while developing trees is usually tree & shrub compost mixed with perlite. I've had to buy akadama from nursery's in England/Scotland.

[@notionbonsai]

Hey Joe! I order my Bonsai soil from Poland!!

[@terryc8674]

When or what is the best time to work / cut the roots ??

[@notionbonsai]

The best time to do root work is spring 😁

[@forrestcrabbe]

Cool 🤘🍻🤘

[@notionbonsai]

🤗

[@Елена-щ5ъ2ж]

❤thank you❤

[@notionbonsai]

🙂

[@pakbonsaitree29]

Nice👌👍❤🌹

[@andrewredmond799]

Ive just started taking an interest in bonsai and find it hard to get the soil (akadama pumus ect ect) any advice on where to purchase these items Adam i live in the republic down in the south east corner but visit northern Ireland regularly. Any advice very welcome...Thanks

[@notionbonsai]

Hey! I order my soil from IBUKI Bonsai in Poland, though there are many other alternatives you can use if you cant easily access this soil or want a cheaper option. Theres stuff like vermiculite, perlite, cat litter (molar clay) and all sorts!

[@markd5958]

Hi . Can you tell me where you get those pots from. Thanks

[@notionbonsai]

Anywhere I can find them! Sometimes they are on ebay, amazon or you can get them directly from Bonsai nurseries!

[@andrealoewy2175]

Is it possible to begin a bonsai with a cutting from a wild honeysuckle? I have them growing everywhere on my property. Thanks

[@notionbonsai]

Absolutely! Just make sure to choose a healthy branch, prepare the cutting properly, and provide it with the right care and conditions for rooting. Best of luck with your bonsai journey! 🌿🤗🌺

[@andrealoewy2175]

@@notionbonsai Thank you so much! I just found your Channel and am enjoying it very much. Wonderful information

[@hamidharbouch2878]

هل ممكن عمل بونساي صغير لنخلة في اصيص صغير

[@notionbonsai]

نعم، بالطبع يمكن عمل بونساي صغير لنخلة في أصص صغيرة. يعد تشكيل النخلة في صورة بونساي تحديًا ممتعًا ومثيرًا للاهتمام. لكن يجب مراعاة بعض العوامل المهمة لضمان نجاح النخلة كبونساي صغير اختيار نوع من النخيل الصغير المناسب للتدريب كبونساي، مثل نخيل الديتيل. استخدام تربة مناسبة تحافظ على توازن الرطوبة وتسمح بتصريف الماء بشكل جيد. الاهتمام بالري والتغذية المناسبة للنبات. يجب أن تكون النخلة في حاجة إلى ري منتظم وتوفير التغذية المناسبة للحفاظ على صحة النبات. قص الأوراق والأغصان بانتظام للحفاظ على الحجم المناسب والشكل المرغوب للنخلة. توفير الإضاءة المناسبة للنخلة. النخيل تحتاج إلى ضوء كافٍ للتمثيل الضوئي والنمو الجيد. باختيار النخلة المناسبة واتباع الإرشادات المذكورة أعلاه، يمكنك بناء بونساي جميل لنخلة في أصص صغيرة.

[@Joelobv]

Please make a video in wich you show all your trees Ps dont blame my writing skills im from🇨🇭🧀

[@notionbonsai]

Maybe in the future!! Great idea Joel 🤗 Your writing is perfectly fine!

[@brucedeacon28]

👍👌🙂

[@notionbonsai]

🤗🌲🌸

[@marc4210]

Wow i never would have thought you could be so aggressive with root cutting

[@notionbonsai]

It can be supprising to see! I know the honeysuckle does well with this kind of hard pruning. While some species respond well to heavy root cutting, others may not. It's always recommended to research and understand the specific requirements and characteristics of the plant you are working with. 😊

[@bonsaitime621]

Sekunt

[@notionbonsai]

🤗

[@MUDHD]

every time i have cut the roots, the trees are dead! And i cut a lot less than you or other people i have watched. i don't know!!

[@notionbonsai]

Hey. It is important to remember the after care when you do heavy root pruning. Ensure that the tree receives sufficient water to help the roots establish in the new soil. It's best not to let the tree to sit in water in a tray, as this can lead to root rot. Provide adequate sunlight, taking into account the specific light requirements of your tree species. Avoid exposing the freshly repotted tree to extreme temperatures or strong winds, as these can stress the tree. Monitor the tree closely for any signs of stress, such as wilting or yellowing leaves, and take prompt action if necessary, such as adjusting watering or providing shade. Also depending on the species that you work on will determine how much roots you can take off. On the honeysuckle I know that they will recover from a heavy root prune... however if it were a juniper or a pine I wouldnt remove any more than 1/3 of the overall root mass. Hope this helps dude! 😊🪴🌳

[@MUDHD]

@@notionbonsai Thanks for your suggestions😊

[@christmaseve1youtube]

Thanks!

[@notionbonsai]

Hi Eve! Thank you so much for your support! 😊🪴

[@darleneallen9155]

Thanks!

[@notionbonsai]

Thank you so much for the support Darlene! 😄❤️